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Forum on "The democratic participation of diaspora"

24/05/2019

Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

The PACE Parliamentary Network on Diaspora Policies will hold its Annual Diaspora Forum in Istanbul, Turkey, on 10 June 2019. It will focus on democratic participation of diaspora, with a focus on integration, voting rights and citizenship. More

Tineke Strik has expressed extreme concern at the conditions in two reception centres for asylum-seekers in Bosnia and Herzegovina,and has questioned Croatian denials that “pushbacks” onto Bosnian territory are taking place. More

The role of diasporas in the development of civil society

27/03/2019

Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

80 participants from 22 countries discussed the role of diasporas in the development of civil society, and in particular the mechanisms to ensure the better involvement of diasporas and civil society in decision-making processes. More

Pushback action by member States: visit by the rapporteur

25/03/2019

Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

Tineke Strik will make a visit on 27-28 March to Zagreb and Cetingrad (Croatia) and to Velika Kladusa (Bosnia and Herzegovina), as part of the preparation of her report on pushback action by member State. More

Doris Fiala: ‘NGOs which assist migrants and refugees should be supported by member States’

27/02/2019

Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

“We must recognise with gratitude the work done by so many Non-Governmental Organisations which assist migrants and refugees,” said Doris Fiala, Chairperson of the Committee on Migration on World NGO Day . More

Committee urges greater aid for Africa to head off migration crises

04/02/2019

Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

PACE’s Migration Committee has urged Council of Europe member States to extend development co-operation with Africa to provide hope of “a viable future at home for people who would otherwise migrate to Europe”. More

In the spotlight

As Europe struggles with its migration crisis, it is estimated that more than 40,000 migrant children are detained in Europe every year. In 2015, the Assembly launched a parliamentary campaign - overseen by the Migration Committee - to end this practive, and appointed Doris Fiala (Switzertland, ALDE) as its General Rapporteur. The campaign seeks to raise awareness on the issue and to encourage States to find alternatives to detention that are in the best interests of the children, allowing them to remain with family members or guardians in non-custodial, community-based contexts while there migrations status is resolved.More

Many parliamentarians across Europe have a right to visit detention centres for irregular migrants and asylum seekers as part of their mandate as national parliamentarians. Yet a survey conducted by the Assembly has shown that this right is not always known to parliamentarians or used to its full capacity. The Committee has developed a guide to raise awareness of this right and encourage and assist parliamentarians in carrying out visits to detention centres. More

Did you know?

In January 2018, Doris Fiala (Switzerland, ALDE) was elected as Chairperson of the Committee.

The committee shall consider all relevant matters relating to migration, asylum and displacement, in Europe and in other relevant parts of the world, focusing in particular on the persons affected and their rights.